Remulla warns Duterte arrest could spark physical confrontation with police

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Monday that authorities were bracing for the possibility of a physical confrontation should Vice President Sara Duterte be arrested in connection with grave threats charges.

Remulla revealed the concern during a press briefing at Camp Crame, headquarters of the Philippine National Police. He indicated that PNP-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group personnel had taken the potential for violence into account when preparing protocols for a possible arrest of the Vice President.

The Interior Secretary's comments underscore the sensitive nature of any potential apprehension of the country's second-highest official. Duterte has faced investigation over statements made regarding threats, which prompted inquiries into whether criminal charges should be filed.

Authorities have not announced any imminent arrest plans, and the case remains under investigation by relevant law enforcement agencies. The disclosure of operational concerns by a senior Cabinet official highlights the complexities surrounding any enforcement action against a sitting Vice President.